Michelle Obama: the woman has moves [Latest pictures]

By IBT Staff Reporter On 06/24/11 AT 11:48 AM

It has been an action packed week for Michelle Obama. The First Lady began her first official state visit to Africa this week. Leaving the President behind, Michelle and her daughters Sasha and Malia began their five day trip where they will visit South Africa and Botswana.

The First Lady said in a video message at the WhiteHouse.gov, I'm doing this because we know that Africa is a fundamental part of our interconnected world. And when it comes to meeting the challenges of our time, whether it's climate change or extremism, poverty or disease, the world is looking to African nations as vital partners.

And we'll be looking across the continent to young people, just like all of you, to be leading the way. We'll be looking at young people like Anna, an 18-year-old from South Africa, who produces hard hitting stories as a citizen journalist on issues like climate change and HIV AIDS.

You can follow the First Lady's trip here, or on Facebook or use #youngafrica on Twitter.

In Botswana

The First Lady took the sidelines on her arrival in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday, where she was greeted by traditional dancers. Michelle isn't one to shy away from dancing, but she respectfully watched the performers as they danced with a wide smile on her face.

Michelle Obama dances with children as she visits the Emthonjeni Community Center in Zandspruit Township, Johannesburg, South Africa June 21, 2011. U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, kicking off her own symbolic trip to Africa by meeting one of the continent's most revered leaders.Reuters

Exercise to fight cellulite. First Lady Michelle Obama dances during a surprise visit to Alice Deal Middle School for a Let's Move fitness event in Washington in this file photo.Reuters

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, seen with a hula hoop here, needs to be more aware of her eating decisions. Reuters

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama kicks a ball as she attends a free soccer clinic organised by the U.S. Soccer Foundation in Washington March 5, 2010.Reuters

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama dances with children during a visit to the Holy Name High School in Mumbai, India, November 7, 2010.Reuters

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (in red) reacts as she is welcomed by traditional dancers after arriving at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone June 24, 2011.REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson (L) watch as traditional dancers perform during their arrival at Gaborone June 24, 2011.Reuters